County Highway over Wild Rice River
FairRichland County, North Dakota · 3 East 2 North Great Bend · Structure no. 000000039126311
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Wild Rice River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Highway over Wild Rice River in Richland County, North Dakota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Wild Rice River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Wild Rice River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Wild Rice River carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.